https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 21:07:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-716839 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:16:08 +0000 Vicki 716839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a wonderful story, Angie, and the image of her moving along in vibrant pink withe the striped bag is an amazing visual. I'm glad you reached out to her with a beautiful compliment. Thirty five years and going strong! Now, that's timeless quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-716821 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:13:36 +0000 Mama Susie 716821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah vintage Celine. Be still my beating heart. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-716761 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:29:00 +0000 Jonesy 716761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fabulous! I would have loved to see her pink pant suit! Some pieces can really stand the test of time. Wouldn't it be interesting to see interviews with women who have pieces they've collected over time? They could tell stories or anecdotes about each thing--I would be fascinated! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715510 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 05:48:53 +0000 Scarlet 715510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I was somehow not aware that Celine had been around for so long. I guess they have just had a big resurgence lately. That is very cool how a great design can be so timeless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715489 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 04:51:12 +0000 JAileen 715489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see her bag.</p> <p>Does my Coach Basic Bag count? It is 29 years old. After giving it a drink of leather conditioner it still looks good. The shoe repairman was impressed when I stopped by today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715482 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 04:25:46 +0000 Suz 715482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. That is amazing! It must be one heck of a well-made bag. </p> <p>Also, I'll bet she keeps it in rotation with a few others. From the sounds of it, this woman would not be a one-bag shopper! </p> <p>She sounds delightful, Angie. And I'm sure you made her evening with your compliments! It's not every day that one gets smiled on by a brilliant stylist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715479 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 04:22:49 +0000 cheryl 715479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story. An investment bag would be a lovely thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715146 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:20:09 +0000 catgirl 715146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So wonderful. The only thing I have like that is family jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715098 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:14:16 +0000 Anonymous 715098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an inspiring story! I wonder if there was a period where she put it away for a while, and how much she has used it over the years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715076 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:45:57 +0000 rae 715076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing. I can't imagine committing to a bag for 35 years at this point. Must have been one heck of a bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715075 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:45:45 +0000 Echo 715075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed, Angie. There are long-term pieces, and then there are INVESTMENT pieces. As this story so wonderfully demonstrates, they are NOT just unjustifiable indulgences for many people. When properly cared for, quality things can last a lifetime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715025 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:13:07 +0000 modgrl 715025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to go out and get those $500 R&amp;B booties right away!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715018 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:09:37 +0000 Lisa 715018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great story! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715010 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:05:38 +0000 Debbie 715010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this story. It just goes to show ou that quality items can last the test of time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-715008 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:04:44 +0000 Transcona Shannon 715008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story Angie - and indeed, food for thought. My thoughts are turning more and more to this way of thinking... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714977 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:46:45 +0000 Carole 714977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thats incredible. I wish you could have snapped a picture, I'm curious what a 35 year old stylish bag looks like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714964 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:40:49 +0000 Ingunn 714964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to see that bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714957 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:37:31 +0000 Sylvie 714957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great story! (The bag is older than me). Now I want to buy myself an investment bag too - maybe I'll do it for my 35th birthday. But I could start researching now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714955 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:35:31 +0000 RoseandJoan 714955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my the handbag is my age and by the sounds of it is ageing much better too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714886 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:37:58 +0000 Laura 714886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that story!!</p> <p>Ms. Valentino does not age, or become dated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714877 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:24:15 +0000 Anonymous 714877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>True, good point.<br /> I'm still comtemplating my forever bag. I will make the jump on my 40th birthday. I'm thinking Channel.<br /> Great story, by the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714873 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:18:00 +0000 Angie 714873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure, Zap. The KS's (of which I have plenty I might add), are not of the same level of craftsmanship. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714872 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:15:57 +0000 MsMary 714872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Indeed! What a great story, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714871 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:15:45 +0000 Anonymous 714871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you think my beloved KS cream and black bag would qualify? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-about-a-true-investment-piece#post-714869 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:14:27 +0000 Angie 714869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We went to a fashion show last night. While on the escalator to the show, I saw a lovely lady - 70 years plus - wearing a neon pink suit with cropped pants. I complimented her on her look straight away while we were going up. </p> <p>I also complimented her on her black and white vertically striped satchel handbag. It was bold, graphic, very simple - and amongst the most beautiful handbags I've seen. I WANT A BAG JUST LIKE IT. </p> <p>The lovely lady said that it was a Celine that she had bought 35 years ago. It was still going strong and looked utterly timeless. Both modern and retro. </p> <p>*That* is what I call a true investment piece. </p> <p>(And I was carrying Ms. Valentino - which will also look as wonderful 30 years from now). </p> <p>Food for thought. </p>